Government measures increase FDI inflows in the country



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India has experienced a significant surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), attracting US$72.12 billion between April 2020 and January 2021. This figure represents the highest ever for the first ten months of a financial year, marking a 15% increase compared to the previous year. The Computer Software & Hardware sector has been the primary recipient, drawing in 45.81% of total FDI equity inflow. Singapore, the USA, and the UAE have been the leading investor countries during this period.

India Attracts total FDI inflow of US$ 72.12 billion during April, 2020 to January, 2021; Computer Software Hardware emerged as top sector with 45.81% of total FDI Equity inflow Japan leads the list of Investor countries with 29.09% of the total FDI Equity inflows during January, 2021 The Measures taken by the Government on the fronts of FDI policy reforms, investment facilitation and ease of doing business have resulted in increased FDI inflows into the country as India has attracted
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India attracted a total FDI inflow of US$72.12 billion during the period from April 2020 to January 2021.

This FDI inflow is 15% higher compared to the first ten months of the 2019-20 financial year, which saw US$62.72 billion.

The Computer Software & Hardware sector emerged as the top sector, accounting for 45.81% of the total FDI equity inflow during the first ten months of FY 2020-21.

For the first ten months of FY 2020-21, Singapore led with 30.28% of total FDI equity inflow, followed by the USA (24.28%) and the UAE (7.31%). In January 2021 specifically, Japan led with 29.09%.

The increase in FDI inflows is attributed to the measures taken by the Government on FDI policy reforms, investment facilitation, and ease of doing business.




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